Singapore legislation

Section 7

of Sand and Granite Quarries Act 1970

Section 7

Power to execute works

(1)

If a licensee fails to execute any work or works which he is required by his licence or by this Act or any regulations made thereunder to execute for the purpose of preventing any nuisance or danger to life or property, the Licensing Officer may, by notice in writing, require him to execute the work or works within such time as may be specified in the notice.

(2)

If the licensee fails to comply with the requirements of such notice, the Licensing Officer may, at any time after the expiration of the time specified in the notice and without instituting any proceedings against the licensee, cause the work or works to be executed and the expenses incurred thereby shall be paid by the licensee and may be recovered by the Licensing Officer —

(a)

by deducting the amount due from any sum deposited by the licensee as security under section 6; or

(b)

in the manner provided in section 22.

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